09 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
1
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Swore Rath and a street name. Readable terms show likely an event or street reference but no clear action, date, or entities beyond these two place-like names. The text is too fragmentary to confirm a specific item.
The Journal reports its press will be out of service after a shaft break yesterday afternoon. The plant will relocate to Journal's new South Street building, reerect the Henry press, and operate from the Traction building offices for rest of the week. The move aims to complete interior work within a month and launch a new large scale, two hundred photograph feature section.
United Press reports militants started a fire that gutted the Belfast mansion MBunioe WFAN wan coupeicip, destroying a valuable library and art collections. Neighbors and authorities respond as investigators probe the scene and assess damages.
A priest held by Zapata loyalists since Holy Thursday was freed in Mexico City amid the Good Friday ransom threat. Reports say Zapata’s forces released the cleric after a week in captivity as Catholic unrest spread across Mexico.
Washington reports from Tampico that Watera Pierce Company property faced heavy fire as rebels occupied the refineries. Half a million dollars in damages feared with Federal gunboats in action during the fighting near Tampico. A German concern, Agency Commercial, also suffered substantial damage.
Dr Wright the county health officer visited Corry on the seven oclock train and vaccinated Mr Holden and the children at the Holden home with a complete examination. He left medicines and instructions to local officials and praised the municipal authorities for handling the case. The official later returned home after a conference with Corry doctors and Board of Health officers.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts urged support for President Wilsons repeal plan. He warned against partisan talk on treaties, recalled opposing past Republican presidents on treaties, and argued the United States is too powerful to submit to Britain or any other country.
An early morning fire in Oil City caused about $8,000 in damage. The blaze started around four o'clock, destroying two families and five wagons, with adjacent businesses Booker Sheet Metal Co and Majertle Bowling Alleys suffering major losses. Parson Brothers, Brownell Shoe Store, and nearby buildings were affected as city firefighters fought the blaze.
A school board meeting reviewed a nuancing report proposing an 18 mill tax on assessed valuation of 2 262 536 to fund teacher janitor superintendent repairs supplies insurance fuel and power salaries and incidentals. It also detailed liabilities including sinking funds library and salaries and approved the levy to finance general school purposes. The board adjourned after bills were paid.
They report a strike by Italumen and others on the Pennsylvania Railroad over retrenchment policy. Railway Brotherhood officials say the action is unsanctioned by the organization. At least six hundred men were on strike at Pittsburgh.
Frank Carl a 62 year old patient from Butler County became violent aboard Erie train No 6 en route to Warren Asylum. He plunged his hand through a car window cutting the radial artery. Four men needed to restrain him at the depot after doctors treated his injury. He was removed to Warren that evening.
E Love of the Corry Toe Company greeted the Tea Dashers Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York. The association’s annual convention is in the city with morning entertainment at the Phoenix and an afternoon business meeting at Maccabees Hall. About fifty leading tee men from Chautauqua Lake district, Silver Creek, and Intermediary towns attended, including Digウォ workers from several areas.
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